Clay Classes    

We will provide an atmosphere of inspiration and sharing through which we will enable the student to create. From novice to experienced potter, there is a class or workshop for you if you can remember the code… The outside world stops here!

Clay Level Definitions Used Throughout Program:

1– No pottery experience
2– Able to make a 6 inch cylinder
3– Able to make various shapes with additions
4– Able to make a teapot, thrown and altered
5– Considered semi-professional

Studio Assistants: Potter Emeritus Sue Carol Benson, Nancy Jones and Diane Vona.

Raku, Instructor: Karen Case
Wednesdays, 9am-12pm, Pottery Studio
   
Session 1 - November 7, 14, 21, 28 (Course # 1920)
Session 2 - December 5, 12, 19 (Course # 2266)
Session 3 - January 9, 16, 23, 30 (Course # 2267)
Session 4 - February 6, 13, 20, 27 (Course # 2268)
   
$ 60 members, $ 75 non-members (Session 2)
$ 80 members, $ 100 non-members (all other sessions)


Beginner Pottery, Instructor: Karen Case
Wednesdays, 1pm-4pm, Pottery Studio
   
Session 1 - November 7, 14, 21, 28 (Course # 2269)
Session 2 - December 5, 12, 19 (Course # 2270)
Session 3 - January 9, 16, 23, 30 (Course # 2271)
Session 4 - February 6, 13, 20, 27 (Course # 2272)
   
$ 60 members, $ 75 non-members (Session 2)
$ 80 members, $ 100 non-members (all other sessions)


Introduction to Throwing on a Wheel, Instructor: Jessica Wilson
Pottery Studio, see below for days and times
     
Session 1a - October 23, 30 Tuesdays, 9am-12pm (Course # 1891)
Session 1b - October 23, 30 Tuesdays, 1pm-4pm (Course # 1897)
Session 2a - November 6, 13, 20, 27 Tuesdays, 9am-12pm (Course # 1892)
Session 2b - November 6, 13, 20, 27 Tuesdays, 1pm-4pm (Course # 1900)
Session 3a - December 4, 11, 18 Tuesdays, 9am-12pm (Course # 1893)
Session 3b - December 4, 11, 18 Tuesdays, 1pm-4pm (Course # 1901)
Session 4a - January 8, 15, 22, 29 Tuesdays, 9am-12pm (Course # 1894)
Session 4b - January 8, 15, 22, 29 Tuesdays, 1pm-4pm (Course # 1902)
Session 5a - February 5, 12, 19, 26 Tuesdays, 9am-12pm (Course # 1895)
Session 5b - February 5, 12, 19, 26 Tuesdays, 1pm-4pm (Course # 1903)
Session 6a - March 4, 11, 18, 25 Tuesdays, 9am-12pm (Course # 1896)
Session 6b - March 4, 11, 18, 25 Tuesdays, 1pm-4pm (Course # 1904)
 
$ 40 members, $ 50 non-members (Sessions 1a, 1b)
$ 60 members, $ 75 non-members (Sessions 3a, 3b)
$ 80 members, $ 100 non-members (all other sessions)

Pottery students will learn techniques from the simple bowl, plate or cup, to lids, spouts and handles. Create useful pieces of art as well as “objects d’art”. Students will also gain knowledge in glazing, how to mix glazes, what works, what doesn’t, and special effects. Great course for the potter or the would-be-potter looking to challenge themselves! Find your own style. Please bring: A terrycloth towel, medium grit sandpaper, apron, ruler, and notebook. Beginner’s pottery kit may be purchased in the pottery studio.


Beginning Handbuilding, Instructor: Mimi Siekmann
Thursdays, 9am-12pm, Pottery Studio
   
Session 1 - October 4, 11, 18, 25 (Course # 1905)
Session 2 - November 1, 8, 15, 29 (Course # 1907)
Session 3 - December 6, 13, 20 (Course # 1908)
Session 4 - January 10, 17, 24, 31 (Course # 1909)
Session 5 - February 7, 14, 21, 28 (Course # 1910)
Session 6 - March 6, 13, 20, 27 (Course # 1911)
   
$ 60 members, $ 75 non-members (Session 3)
$ 80 members, $ 100 non-members (all other sessions)

Mimi’s class is perfect for the beginner. Classes will focus on five methods of making functional and decorative objects out of clay. The five methods are pinch pot construction, use of slump and hump molds in construction, use of the slab roller and extruder in construction, and lastly the combination of construction methods in an individual piece.


Advanced Handbuilding, Instructor: Mimi Siekmann
Thursdays, 1pm-4pm, Pottery Studio
   
Session 1 - December 6, 13, 20 (Course # 1913)
Session 2 - January 10, 17, 24, 31 (Course # 1914)
Session 3 - February 7, 14, 21, 28 (Course # 1915)
Session 4 - March 6, 13, 20, 27 (Course # 1916)
   
$ 60 members, $ 75 non-members (Session 1)
$ 80 members, $ 100 non-members (all other sessions)


Wheel, Instructor: Pat Kelly
Pottery Studio, see below for days and times
Session 1a - November 5, 12, 19, 26 Mondays, 9am-12pm (Course # 2295)
     
Session 2a - December 3, 10, 17 Mondays, 9am-12pm (Course # 2296)
Session 2b - December 3, 10, 17

Mondays, 1pm-4pm

 (Course # 2365)
Session 3a - January 7, 14, 21, 28 Mondays, 9am-12pm (Course # 2297)
Session 3b - January 7, 14, 21, 28 Mondays, 1pm-4pm (Course # 2301)
Session 4a - February 4, 11, 18, 25 Mondays, 9am-12pm (Course # 2298)
Session 4b - February 4, 11, 18, 25 Mondays, 1pm-4pm (Course # 2302)
Session 5a - March 3, 10, 17, 24 Mondays, 9am-12pm (Course # 2299)
Session 5b - March 3, 10, 17, 24 Mondays, 1pm-4pm (Course # 2303)
     
$ 60 members, $ 75 non-members (Sessions 2a, 2b)
$ 80 members, $ 100 non-members (all other sessions)